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Features

Garden Cleanup On The Quick
Set the clock and see what you can get done in only 20 minutes.
By Mike Nowak

Best of The Newest
Our expert picks his favorites of the year’s new plant introductions.
By Jim Nau

Chicago By Design
Top local horticultural students design four different gardens for small spaces.
By Greg Pierceall

2010 Planning Guide

What To Do In The Garden
Your 2010 Garden Plan

Design Your Space
A Space to Plan Your Dream Garden

Our Favorite Plants
Chicagoland Gardening’s Plant Picks

Columns

Gardening 101
How to Read a Seed Packet

The Gardens at Cantigny
Oasis of Foresight, Flair

The Indoor Garden
Growing Avocado From Seed

The Edible Garden
Heirloom Tomatoes

Hands-On
Make Your Own Grow Lights

The Garden Classroom
Tree Identification Basics

Mike Nowak

Departments

Editor's Letter

Q and A

Regional Reports

Potpourri
Gardening News and Views

Calendar of Gardening Events